Her success is seen as a testament to the potential of Mewat’s daughters, who are now making their mark in various fields.
Team Clarion
NEW DELHI – Mewat, once considered a backward and uneducated region, is now witnessing its sons and daughters making significant strides in India and abroad. A remarkable example of this transformation is Shifa Ahmed, who has achieved an extraordinary feat by securing 1147th rank in the National General Category and 31st rank in the OBC category in the 2024 National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) examination.
Shifa, the daughter of Mushtaq Ahmed from Rahna village in Haryana’s Nuh district, has consistently proven her academic prowess. She scored an impressive 93.4% in her 12th CBSE board exams and achieved 669 marks in her first attempt at the NEET 2024 examination.
This year, Shifa has once again brought immense pride to Mewat and her family. The competition was fierce, with about two lakh students from across the country participating in the NISER exams, but Shifa’s hard work and determination paid off. With only 200 students being selected for NISER, Shifa’s ranking ensures her selection from both the OBC and General categories, making her the first potential female scientist from Mewat.
Shifa’s father expressed his pride, saying, “She has always been a promising student. Scoring about 95% in her 12th exams and passing challenging exams like IISER and NISER is a significant achievement. Shifa has brought glory to our family and our region.”
Shifa’s success is seen as a testament to the potential of Mewat’s daughters, who are now making their mark in various fields. Mushtaq Ahmed also extended special thanks to Shifa’s teachers for their pivotal role in her accomplishments.
In her own words, Shifa credits her success to her teachers and parents, saying, “Thank God, I have succeeded in some of the country’s toughest exams. I want to bring glory to Mewat and the country, much like former President APJ Abdul Kalam.”
Social worker Abid Dani Bas, also Shifa’s uncle, shared his pride in her achievements. “Shifa is an up-and-coming girl with a calm nature and strong educational background. Her success as the first female scientist from Mewat is a monumental achievement, and I wish her a bright future.”
Shifa Ahmed’s remarkable achievements not only bring pride to her family and Mewat but also serve as an inspiration for many young girls in the region. Her story is a powerful reminder of the potential that lies within the youth of Mewat, ready to shine given the right opportunities and support.
